Archive for December, 2008

My Paternal Grandmother~

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

This morning as I was thinking of what to write for my blog post, I suddenly remembered my late paternal grandmother. She had been practically missing from our lives for my first decade and after that she started to come frequently from Singapore and bought a house nearby.

It was then I started to get acquainted with my grandmother and well, a child and an old lady, it wasn’t too hard to become closer.

I remembered when I was around 13 or 14 years, after school, instead of cycled home, I went to visit my grandmother. My mother was worried about my whereabouts and finally called my grandmother and she was glad to know that I was there. 

“Yes, you can visit her. But do let us know so we know you are safe,” my mother told me. 

That was around 14 years ago. She passed away when I was 15 years old. Yeah, I do miss her every now and then. =)

Year End Shopping

Monday, December 29th, 2008

Shopping is just an irresistible activity for most women. Nine out of ten women I know simply love shopping! And I guess that is why most of the products are targeted for the female, “female money is easiest to earn”, as a saying in Chinese.

And there’s just so many sales going on all year round. And yes, Isetan is having presales and sales again! Not to mention the Christmas sales and the New Year sales! So, working on Saturday, my colleagues and I thought we just popped over to the mall at 10am for half an hour when the store was just opened. There should be less shopping crowds.

We ended up browsing there for 90 minutes and I bought a white shopping bag that I didn’t plan to buy. I even had my eye on a pair of green heels but I brushed off the idea when I thought of another 2 pairs of new heels that I haven’t worn yet. But I couldn’t resist getting a new Icebreaker fleece top for him as Christmas present as I know he has been eyeing one for ages.

Now that Chinese New Year is just around the corner, it is time to stock up for new clothes and all the goodies too. I just couldn’t believe how swiftly year 2008 passes by and 2009 is charging in whether you are ready or not! 

Well, after all these shopping, I should be more careful on my spending as they predicted that the economy would be worsening in our country by next year. 

Happy New Year, everyone!

Minor renovation!

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

Since Chinese New Year is around the corner, my parents wanted to repaint our house. It has been over 10 years since some of the interior walls are last painted! Some are really old and yellowish which makes our house look older! They are choosing the paints today and the painters would come tomorrow. Besides that, we are also going to change some of the old faucet for the new lovely Delta faucet! Our house is gonna be bright and sparkling for this coming festival!

Back to Hometown!

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

I’ve just been back from my hometown for the Christmas break. It was a sudden decision to go back as there are so many days of public holiday. Besides I am not sure if I can go back early next month. As usual, there are always surprises in the house as my parents like to improve the condition of our old house. This time my father put some bamboo shades at our second living room. There is a high window in the room and it gets very warm in the evening and thus he put up the lovely shade.

Now it is more comfortable to rest there and watch TV even when the sun is glaring in the late afternoon!

Another Book Please~

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

I’ve finally finished the two books that I rented a month ago, a romance and also a thriller novel that keep me hooked every single night. At the same time, I have finished reading my magazines as well and there is no reading material for me right now.

It is frustrating not to own a transport and I have to rely on others to fetch me to the rental book store to get another books. I am thinking that perhaps it would be easier for me to join an online book club so that I can easily order my book and have them delivered to my doorstep.

At AllBookClubs.com, I can find a list of the best book clubs available! I am excited about the prices that they offer as they are lower compared to those in the market.

The comprehensive resources of books certainly have most book categories such as mystery, romance, fantasy, medical, comic, home improvement and even african american books. The book clubs and their prices are listed in tables which makes comparison an ease. I can also find out their intro offers and commitments for joining each of the club.

Well, I guess I will never be running out of book to read again! =)

Ogawa Eye Touch~

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

I couldn’t sleep well again yesterday night, despite 3 days of holidays, or perhaps that’s the reason. And my dark eyes circles is getting worse again.

Maybe I should get the Ogawa Eye Touch that a blogger friend is buying for her friend’s birthday.The benefit of using it includes :

Benefits :

  • Prevents or restrains myopia from getting worse.
  • Prevents computer-related ophthalmic diseases.
  • Relieves eye and brain fatigue.
  • Restrains neurasthenia, helps improve sleep quality.

Sounds like something that will be good for my sleep and eyes! 

Holiday Season!

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

It is the end of the year again with plenty of holidays around the corner. Oh, well, festive seasons usually means as catching up with family and friends as well as plenty of food, especially in our food-oriented society. Whenever we visit someone house, they will surely serve drinks and yummy food. It is hard to resist but well, you can shed off the extra pounds using Fenphedra!

Have a happy holiday, everyone!

My Maternal Grandmother~

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

I know my maternal grandmother since I was a little child. We visited her frequently during my childhood. During the first day of Chinese New Year, we would visit her with all other relatives. A happy occasion for a child.She got diabetic and soon was unable to move much herself. She couldn’t talk properly and we have hard time understanding her. Sometimes my mum would bring her to our home when no one was free to take care of her.I remembered when she was healthier; she would give us RM1 which was a lot to us back then. We were so happy and probably the reason my brother and I visited her frequently on Saturday on our own. 
She passed away when I was 12 years old, 31st August, if I am not mistaken. I remembered her as fragile old lady but generous.
I miss her too.

Singlehood

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Approaching 30s, most of my single friends feel pressurized by their family and the society to find a life companion. It does not only happen to the girls but as well as the guys as they have openly admitted to me that they want someone special in their life.

It is still alright when you have some friends around you but what happen a few years down the road when most of your friends have started their family or pursuing the goals of their life? It could be a long and lonely road waiting in front for you.

Some of my friends have started to find the love through the internet with free dating services, Zoom On Dating. There are a huge selection of dating sites that you can choose to suit your lifestyle and preferences there. With the reviews for each dating site, you do not have to spend time on finding out the site that will suit you best.

For those who are very new in this, they should check out the internet dating tips before zooming into the internet dating world. Well, I hope they are able to find someone to share their life with and walk down the road with them.

Tell My Future

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Life is so unpredictable, like a roller coaster. Sometimes you can be on top of the moon and the next thing you know, you are down the drain!

For example, I am in the process of finding new employment with my unstable job right now. I have few calls from the recruitment companies for a few job vacancies but I do not have enough information on each job.
I mean even if they provide with the job scope, specifications, requirement and environment, how do I know that this job will be the right job for me? Which job do I choose so that I would not regret if I am offered a few?

There is no way of knowing what is in front waiting for us, is there? Maybe there is, with the online psychic from Ruth, an online professional psychic which has been in this line for over 12 years.

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Well, life can be really unpredictable sometimes but it is good to have someone there to guide you.